Joint Committee Referral of Waqf (Amendment) Bill Amid Opposition Objections

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill has been referred to a joint committee of Parliament amid objections from opposition parties. Speaker Om Birla will discuss with political party leaders to form the committee. The bill will be reviewed clause by clause, with possible amendments and inputs from experts. Similar bills have also been referred in the past.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to be reviewed by a joint committee of Parliament following objections from opposition parties. The bill's referral to the committee was decided by the government on Thursday.

Speaker Om Birla announced that he would confer with leaders of political parties to establish the committee. When one House opts to send a bill to a joint committee, the other House is notified to select members for the panel.

The committee reviews the bill clause by clause, allowing members to propose amendments. The committee can also take testimonies from associations, public bodies, or experts. After review, the committee submits its report to the House. Members in disagreement may provide dissenting opinions. Past referrals include bills on land acquisition, insolvency, financial resolution, and forest conservation.